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Just my guess, but I would assume most of that 48% would be natural born USCs as most naturalized USCs most likely have a reason to maintain a passport, but I suppose there are naturalized USCs that do not plan to travel regularly internationally. Just in my own little world, of my seven siblings, four of them have never applied for a passport and two more only travel internationally rarely so would not keep it up, and we were all born here.

I agree, the passport issued properly should be all anyone needs for proof of being a USC.

There are certain, albeit rare, reasons to file the N600 and get a CoC for a minor child that is a USC but through naturalization, or via an IR2/CR2 process.

And have contingencies in place because of life's unpredictability.

I am not sure if that is possible. What you can do is hit the three dots in the upper right corner of your original post and request (via the Report option) that. A moderator will need to make that determination as it is beyond the scope of an organizer like myself .

So in effect they are coaching people to lie under oath? You are right, it is best to be truthful, but that does not mean she has to include information not asked for. As to a B2 application, the consulate officer is to assume an applicant will overstay by law. It is up to the applicant to overcome this assumption. Now an applicant is not required to supply evidence not asked for, and to my knowledge the DS160 only asks about family members in the U.S. (I could be wrong), but consulates do their homework, and they will know if an applicant is communicating with someone in the U.S. back in 2013 my now wife applied for a B2, and even though she did not mention me, the consulate knew about me probably from our communications. I agree, applying for a B2 is not expensive, so go forward. Just make sure she does not materially lie under oath at the interview. If the CO asks about you, she needs to acknowledge you. Good Luck!

There might have been an issue with the biometrics taken in Frankfurt hence the callback. To my knowledge this is not typical, but I moved it to the IR/CR1 forum to see if anyone else has more information. Good Luck!

No photos are required if filing a normal petition from inside the U.S. Good Luck!

Just curious, how did you naturalize without being a green card holder?

Congratulations! Yes, when my wife had her combo interview in Detroit it was similar except I was not able to remain when the IO switched to the N400 interview of my wife. We also brought a lot of evidence and nothing was asked for, I chalked it up to it being a combo interview and the IO had our relatively large I751 package already. On another note, maybe consider adding your detailed review to the Office review section.

I would hope not, and if raised by the CO, I would respectfully request for AP until the bar is passed. Most people including COs can be reasonable. My main point is to be prepared just in case. Good Luck! That will be answered by the CO at the interview. Your attorney may be correct.

Up to you about the W2 of your spouse, but the transcript should include the W2 information already for both of you and the I864 should be filled out only using your spouses W2 income. One suggestion, if you include the W2 separately as evidence, also include a copy of the tax return as we have seen RFEs for those when combining W2’s and tax transcripts. Good Luck!

If you have a lawyer I would certainly discuss it with them. Beyond that, if for some reason at the interview the CO suggests filing a waiver, you can bring up that the bar will expire in a few months (long before a waiver will be processed). I suspect much like as @TBoneTX suggested, the CO will already know the bar will expire soon, and handle your case accordingly. Good Luck!

I doubt it. Good Luck!

From the Consulate Website. Non-diplomatic visa services in the Russian Federation are suspended indefinitely. Russian nationals and residents are eligible to apply for U.S. visas at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate outside of the Russian Federation. For more information on local procedures at those diplomatic missions, please visit their websites for the most current information https://ru.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/

Keep in mind she will need to look for a third country to apply for a B2 as none of the consulates in Russia are processing visa applications for B2’s. I will move this to the Russia Regional forum for better ideas and responses. Good Luck!

Honestly, I would wait, and pay close attention for the notice of the upcoming oath, and make sure I could attend said oath (I.e. reschedule anything that might impact attending the oath). Good Luck!

Just to clarify for others that may read this post. She was properly issued a CR1 visa as at the time of the interview you were married less than two years, but she entered the US after your second wedding anniversary so is entitled to a 10yr GC (you say IR1 visa, but at this point we are only talking about the physical green card). That being said, I agree with @OldUser, you can follow either path they laid out for the erroneously issued 2yr conditional green card. Good Luck!

Moved to the Asia: South regional forum for specific answers.

Are you in the AOS phase right now? Assuming yes, not really sure I would risk a trip like that without an approved AOS, or at least an approved AP. I am curious, how would you get there without going through another country? Good Luck!

In general yes. Essentially you go to the interview, meet all the requirements to get the visa with the exception of the bar, but since the end of the bar is so close, you will be put in "Refused" or "Administrative Processing" status until the bar is completed. Good Luck!

Send the I485 with a copy of the I130 receipt NOA. Should not really be much of a delay, and no issue sending the I130 first, but not sure of the processing times for the I130 and I485 which can be done either at a service center, or at your local office. Good Luck!

Written story below. Gotta love government "progress". https://www.agweb.com/news/business/farmland/city-gov-seize-175-year-old-farm-eminent-domain-replace-affordable-housing

Getting a lawyer is up to you. What I would do right now is focus on the I130 process, particularly the instructions, and see what evidence do you need to establish your parenthood, etc. Good Luck!

Anecdotal related to Dulles only, but about 50 or so folks in the GE line after the kiosks vs. no one in the App line, and yes, the App users were directed to a separate line at least at Dulles.